N ot a m e m b e r ? J o i n at a s so c iate d h a i rp rofe s sio n a ls .c o m 35
Meet Julie Vriesinga, an award-
winning hairstylist who lives and
works in Ontario, Canada. This issue's
cover stylist talks about creativity,
competition, and why hairstylists
should always be moving forward.
WHAT MADE YOU
DECIDE TO BECOME
A HAIRSTYLIST?
I have always been a
creative person inspired
by the beauty and
fashion industries. I
grew up in a very small
town outside of London,
Ontario, and I have
been very fortunate
to pursue my career
at Salon Entrenous.
My interest in
hairstyling began
early. I was 15 when I
was asked by my own
hairdresser to work at his
salon washing hair and
cleaning up around the
salon on the evenings
and weekends. I learned
so much in those couple
of years. When I think
back, I also grew up in a house with a mom who always
wanted to be a hairdresser. She would cut and perm
hair in our kitchen for family members. I think the
seed was planted early without me even realizing it.
"For me,
planning photo
shoots and
competing has
never been
about winning
but about
pushing myself
and creating
something I'm
proud of."
Primp collection
Hair: Julie Vriesinga
Makeup: Florencia Taylor
Photographer: Paula Tizzard
